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4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade
control bail is released.
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Figure 19
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Releasing blade control bail to disengage blades (PTO)
(Fig. 19).
The Safety Interlock System
Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
mower blades from rotating unless:
The control bail is depressed.
The blade control switch (PTO) is pressed on.
The safety interlock system is designed to stop the mower
blades if you released the blade control bail.
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3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
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Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not operate
as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer
repair the safety system immediately.
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to
Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18
2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control
bar. The blades should not rotate.
3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and press
the rocker switch forward to on and release. The clutch
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
4. Release the blade control bail. The blades should stop
rotating.
5. Then push the blade control switch (PTO) to on
without holding the blade control bail. The blades
should not rotate.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the fast position for best performance.
Driving Forward
1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 18.
3. Slowly press on the upper control bar to move forward
(Fig. 20).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both ends of the
upper control bar (Fig. 20).
To turn, release pressure on the upper control bar side
away from the direction you want to turn (Fig. 20).
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